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I have a hard lump above my jawline that moves around (underneath my skin, seems to be loosely attached to the jawbone) when pushed. what is it?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Enlarged lymph node: The most likely mass in the region you stated is an enlarged lymph node caused by infection of facial skin (e.g. Acne) or cheek mucosa. See an ENT doctor.

Dr Meyer agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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